Helping the homeless this winter

Staff at Dorset HealthCare donated 40 bags of clothing and food to support local homeless people this Christmas.

Items such as socks, gloves, hats, scarves, jumpers, waterproofs, shoes and wrapped biscuits were contributed and are being distributed to the homeless in Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth.

Angie McHale, Team Lead for the Trust’s Homeless Health Service, said: “We continue to have more and more rough sleepers throughout Dorset, but predominantly in Bournemouth town centre.

“The items that have been so wonderfully gifted will make such a difference to every rough sleeper over the cold winter months.”

Dorset HealthCare’s Homeless Health Service provide intensive, community-based support for people who are homeless and struggling with a physical illness or have a mental health condition.

The team would welcome donations of gift cards for Greggs, Costa Coffee or Caffè Nero so that a rough sleeper can access hot food and drink.

If you are able to support the homeless this winter, get in touch with the team on 01202 584412 (Bournemouth/Poole) and 01305 362060 (Weymouth).